City401 247-3765mdesisto@barrington.ri.govBarringtonTown HallBarringtonRI02806-2406City401-253-2647lpcirillo@bristolri.usBristolTown HallBristolRI02809-2234City401 568-0490lphaneuf@burrillville.orgBurrillvilleTown HallBurrillvilleRI02830-1403City401 724-2031boc@centralfallsri.usCentral FallsCity HallCentral FallsRI02863-2835City401 364-1238clerk@charlestownri.orgCharlestownTown HallCharlestownRI02813-3454City401 822-9132landerson@coventryri.orgCoventryTown HallCoventryRI02816-8909City401 780-3125tbucci@CranstonRI.orgCranstonCity HallCranstonRI02910-2786City401 724-1103sgiovanelli@cumberlandri.orgCumberlandTown HallCumberlandRI02864-8388City401 886-8625evespia@eastgreenwichri.comEast GreenwichTown HallEast GreenwichRI02818-0111City401 435-1909mcallahan@cityofeastprov.comEast ProvidenceCity HallEast ProvidenceRI02914-4530City401 295-1248canvassers@town.exeter.ri.usExeterTown HallExeterRI02822-2447City401 702-5010clsholly@townoffoster.comFosterTown HallFosterRI02825-1226City401 568-5850jeanfecteau@glocesterri.orgGlocesterTown HallGlosterRI02814-0702City401 377-7788deptownclerk@hopkintonri.orgHopkintonTown HallHopkintonRI02833-1142City401 423-7230kmontoya@jamestownri.netJamestownTown HallJamestownRI02835-1149City401 553-8862larusso@johnston-ri.usJohnstonTown HallJohnstonRI02919-7192City401 333-3648kallen@lincolnri.orgLincolnTown Hall, PO Box 100LincolnRI02865-1332City401 635-2470cwordell@tlcri.comLittle ComptonTown HallLittle ComptonRI02837-0226City401 845-0406wmarshall@middletownri.comMiddletownTown HallMiddletownRI02842-5267City401 783-9637airons@narragansettri.govNarragansettTown HallNarragansettRI02882-3612City401 466-3219townclerk@new-shoreham.comNew ShorehamTown HallNew ShorehamRI02807-0220City401 848-5750roneill@cityofnewport.comNewportCity HallNewportRI02840-2746City401-294-2437jalywood@northkingstown.orgNorth KingstownTown HallNorth KingstownRI02852-5767City401-719-1609bocdirector@northprovidenceri.govNorth ProvidenceTown HallNorth ProvidenceRI02911-1740City401 356-4057dtodd@nsmithfieldri.orgNorth SmithfieldMunicipal AnnexNorth SmithfieldRI02896-7227City401 729-9499kmcgill@pawtucketri.comPawtucketCity HallPawtucketRI02860-2129City401 683-2107mpencak@portsmouthri.comPortsmouthTown HallPortsmouthRI02871-2168City401 421-9397kplacenia@providenceri.comProvidenceCity HallProvidenceRI02903-1738City401 539-1089townclerk@richmondri.comRichmondTown HallWyomingRI02898-1247City401 647-7220Scitclerk@aol.comScituateTown HallNorth ScituateRI02857-1906City401 232-7244dady@smithfieldri.comSmithfieldTown HallSmithfieldRI02917-3224City401 788-9792canvassing@southkingstownri.comSouth KingstownTown HallSouth KingstownRI02879-3140City401 625-6705nmello@townoftivertonri.comTivertonTown HallTivertonRI02878-4401City401 245-7421ssperoni@townofwarren-ri.govWarrenTown HallWarrenRI02885-4369City401 732-3439boc@warwickri.comWarwickCity HallWarwickRI02886-7145City401 392-3805efliese@wgtownri.orgWest GreenwichTown HallWest GreenwichRI02817-2155City401 822-9266jclark@westwarwickri.orgWest WarwickTown HallWest WarwickRI02893-4893City401 348-2571brayman@westerly.orgWesterlyTown HallWesterlyRI02891-1888City401 767-9226ecorriveau@woonsocketri.orgWoonsocketCity HallWoonsocketRI02895-4330
Registering and requesting your absentee ballotUnder federal law, the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) temporarily registers you to vote and requests absentee ballots for a minimum of all federal elections in the current calendar year. Be sure to complete a new FPCA each year and every time your address changes.
Block 1 : EligibilitySelect the category that best describes you.
Block 2 : Party AffiliationTo vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party ballot you want to receive. Political party affiliation is not required if requesting an absentee ballot for general elections.
Block 3 : NameEnter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.
Block 4 : Date of BirthYour date of birth is required. <br/><br/>You must provide **either** a State issued ID number **or** the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Block 9: "I do not have a social security number or State issued ID number."
Block 5 : Contact InformationYour contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you in order to accept your FPCA. If you want to receive your absentee ballot by email/online or fax, you must provide your email address or fax number.
Block 6 : Ballot ReceiptYou can receive your absentee ballot by mail, email/online or fax. Rank your preferred method of receiving your absentee ballot.
Block 7 : Voting Residence AddressEnter the complete street address of your voting residence. You cannot use a post office box mailing address. If your address is a rural route, use Block 9 to describe the location of your voting residence.
Block 8 : Where to Send BallotEnter your current mailing address, even if you are requesting your ballot by email/online or fax. If you want your election materials sent to a different address or have a forwarding address, use Block 9 to provide this information.
Block 9 : Additional Requirements for StateProvide any information that may assist your election official in accepting this form. You can use this space to designate particular elections or the period you wish to receive ballots.
AffirmationSign and date. No witness signature required.
How and where to submit your FPCA (mail)You can **mail** or **fax** your signed FPCA to your election official. Contact information can be found in the "Local election offices" section. You may use the DoD Electronic Transmission Service (ETS) to fax your FPCA. Instructions for ETS are in the "Important Information" section.
How and where to submit your FPCA (Fax)
Follow-up on your FPCATo find out the status of your FPCA, contact your election official. Your election official will contact you if your FPCA is not accepted.
Haven't received your ballot? Use the Federal Write-In Absentee BallotYou **must** be registered to vote and have already requested a State absentee ballot in order to use the FWAB. You can use the FWAB to vote in all elections for federal, State and local offices, including ballot measures.
Block 1 : Permitted for RegistrationDo not check this box. The FWAB cannot be used for voter registration or as a ballot request.
Block 2 : EligibilitySelect the category that best describes you.
Block 3 : NameEnter your current name (Last, First). If you are registered under a different name, provide this information in the previous name area.
Block 4 : Date of BirthYour date of birth is required. <br/><br/>You must provide **either** a State issued ID number **or** the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you do not have either of these numbers you must enter in Block 9: "I do not have a social security number or State issued ID number."
Block 5 : Contact InformationYour contact information is recommended so your election official can contact you if they need additional information from you to accept your FWAB.
Block 6 : Party AffiliationTo vote in primary elections, you must enter the name of the party primary in which you are voting. Political party affiliation is not required if voting an absentee ballot in general elections.
Block 7 : Voting Residence AddressEnter the complete street address of your voting residence. You cannot use a post office box mailing address. If your address is a rural route, use Block 9 to describe the location of your voting residence.
Block 8 : Mailing AddressEnter your current mailing address. If you want your election materials to be sent to a different address or have a forwarding address, use Block 9 for this information.
Block 9 : Additional InformationProvide any information that may assist the election official in accepting this form.
AffirmationSign and date. No witness signature required.
Vote your FWABFor each office for which you vote, write in either a candidate's name or a political party designation.
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How and where to submit your FWAB (mail)You can submit the FWAB by **mail** or **fax.** Contact information can be found in the “Local election offices” section.
**Mail your FWAB:** Once your FWAB is complete, fold and place it in the security envelope and seal the envelope. Place only the voted ballot in the security envelope and do not write on the security envelope. Insert the sealed security envelope and the Voter's Declaration/Affirmation into the mailing envelope and mail your FWAB directly to your election official. *Overseas Uniformed Service members* can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the "Important Information" section.
How and where to submit your FWAB (fax)**Fax your FWAB:** Fax your FWAB directly to your election official. Be sure to include your ballot, signed Voter Declaration/Affirmation and cover sheet with secrecy waiver. You may use the DoD Electronic Transmission Service (ETS) to fax your FWAB toll-free. Instructions for ETS are in the "Important Information" section.
See the "Federal Elections Deadlines" chart for the deadline for submitting the FWAB. If you receive the State absentee ballot after transmitting your voted FWAB, you may also vote and return the State absentee ballot. If both are received by the deadline, only the State absentee ballot will be counted.
Voting your ballotOnce you receive your absentee ballot from your State it must be returned according to the deadlines and requirements in the "Federal Election Deadlines" chart. For special federal elections visit FVAP.gov for specific deadlines.
You can **mail** or **fax** your State absentee ballot to your election official. Contact information can be found in the "Local election offices" section. You may use the DoD Electronic Transmission Service (ETS) to fax your ballot.*Overseas Uniformed Service members* can request to have the Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to the general election ballot. Additional information about this label can be found in the "Important Information" section.2016-04-26T00:00:00.000Presidential Primary2016-09-13T00:00:00.000State Primary2016-11-08T00:00:00.000Not requiredPresidential PrimaryRegistrationNot requiredState PrimaryRegistrationNot requiredGeneral ElectionRegistrationReceived by2016-04-05T16:00:00.000Presidential PrimaryBallot RequestReceived by2016-08-23T16:00:00.000State PrimaryBallot RequestReceived by2016-10-18T16:00:00.000General ElectionBallot RequestReceived by2016-04-26T20:00:00.000Presidential PrimaryBallot ReturnReceived by2016-09-13T20:00:00.000State PrimaryBallot ReturnReceived by2016-11-08T20:00:00.000General ElectionBallot ReturnWhat is UOCAVA? The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act is commonly referred to as *UOCAVA*. *UOCAVA* citizens are U.S. citizens who are active members of the Uniformed Services, the Merchant Marine, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, their eligible family members and other U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. The law provides the legal basis for absentee voting requirements for federal offices.What is the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)?The FPCA (federal form SF 76) allows *UOCAVA* citizens to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. This form is also used to update your contact information.What is the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?The FWAB (federal form SF 186) serves as an emergency backup ballot for *UOCAVA* citizens. If you do not receive your absentee ballot from your State in time to return it to your election official to participate in the election, use the FWAB.What is the DoD Electronic Transmission Service (ETS)?The DoD ETS allows you to **email or fax** your election materials toll-free. To **email** your election materials using ETS, use the cover sheet available in Chapter 1 or at FVAP.gov and email to ETS@FVAP.gov. To **fax** your election materials using ETS, use the cover sheet available in Chapter 1 or at FVAP.gov and fax to: (703) 693-5527, DSN 223-5527, or toll-free from the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to 1-800-368-8683. International toll-free numbers can be found in the Appendix of the Voting Assistance Guide or at FVAP.gov.What is the Prepaid Mail Label 11- DoD?*Overseas Uniformed Service members* can use this label. It provides free express mail service to your election official for voted absentee ballots mailed on or before the November general election. You can request to have a Prepaid Mail Label 11-DoD applied to your ballot at Military Postal Office locations (APO/FPO). A portion of the label is kept by you for tracking your absentee ballot through the U.S. postal service. What is a primary election?A primary election is an election held before the general election to determine the candidates that can be placed on the general election ballot. I am an American citizen, but I have never lived in the U.S., can I vote in this State?A U.S. citizen who has never resided in the U.S. and has a parent or legal guardian that was last domiciled in Rhode Island is eligible to vote as a "federal voter" and may vote for federal offices only. I am a National Guardsman activated on State orders; does my State afford me UOCAVA privileges?Yes.How can I check the status of my ballot?You may check the status of your absentee ballot here: [https://sos.ri.gov/vic/] (https://sos.ri.gov/vic/).